Bogus Tradesmen Duping Householders

Arthur Online

By Arthur Online

22 April 2024

How Our Property Management Software Helps Both Landlords and Contractors

Police in the Borders is planning on launching its ‘Nominated Neighbour Scheme’, as over the past few years dozens of people have fallen victims of bogus workmen who showed up at their doors.

Their scheme aims mostly to protect elderly people, who are more likely to be targeted as scam victims because of their vulnerability. With the Nominated Neighbour Scheme, elderly and vulnerable people can designate a neighbour to accept doorstep calls on their behalf.

“Doorstep crime can affect anyone within our local communities, but we are aware that in particular the over 60s can be targeted due to a perceived vulnerability” said Chief Inspector Kenny Simpson.

However, each and every householder, regardless of their age, should be careful about whom they let into their houses; some rogue tradesmen can be extremely convincing and their appearance deceptive, even for the most attentive householder.

Contractors, on the other hand, should always seek direct and transparent communication with landlords or tenants, and make sure that everyone is aware of their activity in order to avoid such scams.

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Arthur Online

By Arthur Online

22 April 2024

 

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